Chinese Art - Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
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This 5 page paper examines three various historic pieces of Chinese art from LACMA. Many of the fundamental differences between Chinese secular art and the traditional modern art of the West are based on differences between the philosophies of nature and human nature held by the two cultures. For the Chinese, human beings are not dominant I nature; they are part of it, responding like all living creatures to its rhythms. To be happy is to live in accord with nature; to be an artist is to be the instrument through which nature reveals itself.
Filename: BBlacma.doc.

Chinese Art History
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10 pages in length. Chinese art history is both vast and comprehensive, spanning centuries and encompassing myriad formats. When one examines Chinese culture as it relates to art history, one can readily surmise that artistic endeavor is not merely superficial filler, but rather an integral component to the overall existence of Asian heritage. The writer discusses calligraphy and feng shui as they relate to Chinese art history. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: TLCChArt.rtf

Chinese painting from the Neolithic to the Tang dynasty
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A paper which looks at Chinese art, particularly secular figure painting, from the Neolithic period to the Tang dynasty. The writer considers the importance of Buddhist influences, the differences between Chinese and Western artists in their use of perspective, and the importance of individual painters such as Gu Kaizhi. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: JLchinpaint.rtf

Chinese Wine Container (770-ca.475 B.C.)
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A 6 page research paper/essay that describes and offers aesthetic analysis of a wine container that dates from the early fifth century B.C. (770-ca. 475 B.C.). Attributed to the Eastern Zhou dynasty, spring and autumn period (1999.46 ab), the container is 15 and 3/8 inches in height and is composed of bronze inlaid with copper. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khwincon.rtf

Chinese Works of Art: Balance and Harmony
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A 7 page paper which examines two Chinese works of art, discussing their use of harmony and balance. The works discussed are "Four Happiness Toggle" from the 17th century and a table and chair from the Ming Dynasty. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAchart4.rtf

Classical Antiquity and its Influence on the Middle Ages
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A 5 page paper that discusses some of the great works of architecture and art, and then examines how these were influenced by classical forms. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAantiq.wps

Classical Greek Art
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A 3 page paper which examines Classical Greek Art. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAcg.rtf

Comparing 2 Greek Sculptures
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A 5 page essay that contrasts and compares two art works: a marble grave stele of a youth and a little girl from c. 530 B.C. and a marble grave stele of a little girl with doves from 450-440 B.C. No bibliographical information provided. Writer does indicate the urls where the works can be seen.
Filename: khsteles.rtf

Comparing Greek Geometric & Archaic Vases
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A 3 page research paper that examines two vases from different periods in the history of Greece, the Geometric and Archaic. Examination of these vases illustrates how the use of imagery changed over the course of these periods. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khgeoarc.rtf

Comparison of Chinese and Egyptian Art
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A 7 page paper which examines, and compares, the art of China and Egypt. Culture and symbolism are also discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAchart2.rtf

Comparison of Greek Art: Getty Villa Museum
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A 3 page comparison of two pieces of art at the Getty Villa Museum. The pieces examined are Mixing Vessel with Mythological Figures (Greek 470-460 B.C.) and Storage Jar with Achilles and Ajax Gaming (Greek 510 B.C.). Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAvvll.rtf

Computer Simulation in Aviation: Making Flying Safer
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21 pages. The purpose of this paper is to consider the role of computer simulation models as a tool in the aviation industry. The paper considers the development and formation of simulation programs from their origins at MIT in the 1960's as well as their application to commercial airlines. Topics include how computer simulation is used to reconstruct airline accidents to help find the causes of these accidents and how the industry uses these to make air travel safer. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: JAairsim.rtf